2000
#149,328
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Giordana
Italian surname derived from the given name Giordano, ultimately from the Biblical name Jordan.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Giordana. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Giordana surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Giordana in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Giordana, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and Black (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Giordana
The surname GIORDANA is of Italian origin, specifically from the northern regions of the country. It is derived from the Italian personal name Giordano, which in turn comes from the Late Latin name Jordanus, meaning "from the River Jordan." The name likely originated during the time of the Crusades, when many Europeans traveled to the Holy Land and adopted names related to the biblical geography.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname GIORDANA can be traced back to the 13th century in regions like Piedmont and Lombardy. In some Italian dialects, the name may have been spelled as Giordani or Giordanino. There are also records of the surname in the Venetian Republic, where it was sometimes rendered as Giordana or Zordana.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname GIORDANA was Luca Giordana, a 14th-century painter from the city of Pavia, who was known for his frescoes in the Church of San Pietro in Ciel d'Oro. Another early bearer of the name was Francesco Giordana, a 15th-century architect from Genoa who designed several churches and palaces in the city.
In the 16th century, the GIORDANA surname gained prominence with Giacomo Giordana, a merchant and banker from Turin who was influential in the financial affairs of the Duchy of Savoy. His son, Giovanni Battista Giordana (1555-1628), was a renowned jurist and professor of law at the University of Turin.
During the 17th century, the name GIORDANA was associated with the arts, particularly in the city of Naples. Luca Giordano (1634-1705), also known as Luca fa Presto ("Luca Works Quickly"), was a prolific painter and one of the leading figures of the Baroque era in Italy. His works can be found in many churches and palaces throughout Europe.
Another notable bearer of the surname was Carlo Giordana (1700-1773), an Italian playwright and librettist from Turin. He wrote several operas and comedies that were popular in his time, including "Il Filosofo di Campagna" and "La Serva Padrona."
Throughout its history, the surname GIORDANA has maintained a strong presence in various parts of Italy, particularly in the northern regions. While not as widespread as some other Italian surnames, it continues to be associated with a rich cultural heritage and contributions to various fields, from art and architecture to law and literature.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Giordana
Among Census respondents with the surname Giordana, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and Black (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Giordana bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Giordana surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.0% · 108
- Hispanic or Latino6.7% · 8
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Giordana
Giordana appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
+1 bearers (+1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 9,104 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+18 bearers (+17.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 16,383 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #149,328 | 101 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | +1 bearers (+1.0%) | Down 9,104 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | +18 bearers (+17.6%) | Up 16,383 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Giordana surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #158,432 | #142,049 | 10.3% |
| Count | 102 | 120 | 17.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 33.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Giordana bearers went from 102 to 120 (+17.6% change). The surname moved up 16,383 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #142,049.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Giordana
FAQ
Giordana surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Giordana?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Giordana. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Giordana?
Giordana ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 120 people with the surname Giordana. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Giordana.
Has Giordana become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Giordana went from 102 recorded bearers to 120. That is an increase of 18 (+17.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Giordana?
Among Census respondents with the surname Giordana, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and Black (0.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Giordana in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.0% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Giordana appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.0%), Hispanic (6.7%), Black (0.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Giordana (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Giordana mean?
Italian surname derived from the given name Giordano, ultimately from the Biblical name Jordan. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Giordana (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Giordana?
You can see how many people have the last name Giordana on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.